Banquet Server - Full time

The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is Arizona’s largest and longest running AAA Five Diamond hotel, and we want you to help us stay iconic. The Princess offers luxury and world class hospitality with 750 guestrooms, more than 300,000 square feet of meeting space, four award-winning restaurants, six sparkling heated pools, and a luxurious Well & Being Spa. Be a part of events like the WM Phoenix Open, Easter at the Princess, Summer at the Princess and Christmas at the Princess. The hotel features great benefits like PTO, matching retirement, travel discounts and more. This place really has it all – except for you!

What’s in it for you:

• Employee discounts at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, local companies and Accor worldwide for you and your family
• Free meals at our on-site employee restaurant
• Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
• Great Medical and Dental benefits, 401K, Direct Deposit etc.
• Career development opportunities within the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in addition to national promotion opportunities. The sky is the limit!

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Maintains a professional appearance and mannerism at all times
• Maintains positive and professional attitude
• Sets tables according to type of event and service standards, including types of linens, glassware, plate/chinaware, and silver/flatware, ensuring all supplies meet quality standards.
• Delivers and serves food and/or beverage items in a friendly, courteous and timely manner resulting in guest satisfaction.
• Removes china, glassware and silverware from tables at the end of the meal period and delivers to kitchen stewards’ area.
• Maintain back of the house, front of the house and side work duties for overall productivity of banquet events
• Maintains cleanliness of work areas throughout the day, practicing clean-as-you-go procedures.
• Complete all other assigned duties when necessary
• Follows Health and Safety practices at all times

• Must be current Banquet employee of the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
• Knowledge of fine wines and food
• Strong listening and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and a "customer first" mentality
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to adhere to quality standards for safety, sanitation and food handling
• Knowledge of food and beverage preparation, service standards, guest relations and etiquette.
• Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds
• Ability to handle multiple guest requests at the same time.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Must be able to stand, sit or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift.
• Ability to lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds at a time.
• Ability to work well around a large number of people.
• Ability to work well with people in a team environment.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment, under short time constraints and within established deadlines.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including extended hours, weekends and holidays.

Your team and working environment:
A team of Heartists that are committed to working together, supporting each other, and providing the best guest experience, Feel Valued, Feel Sparked, We Are One

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent

Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/ 

Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS